劉煒 我是誰? 油畫畫布 一九九九年作

款識
劉煒，Liu Wei，1999
《我是誰》，《Who Am I》，劉煒，Liu Wei，1999

紐約，Jack Tilton畫廊
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This work is generally in good condition. There is occasional paint loss with the longest measuring 0.1cm, which is consistent with the age of the medium. Having examined the work under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no evidence of restoration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

對於劉煒而言，一筆一劃都促成了精神性及物質性的崩解狀態。劉煒作品中的主體形象，不論是狗、孩子、花或商人，都言述著田園牧歌式、中產階級布爾喬亞的生活型態，但卻也都諷刺地被藝術家的技法一一侵蝕破壞。存在的本質是潰爛且怪誕的，充滿了黏膩而不合宜的衝動。

劉煒常常在畫作表面以英文胡亂塗寫，這些簡單的短語似乎潛藏著佛洛伊德式感傷的慾望，比如：「我愛你」，「我愛抽菸」或「我是誰?」。實際上，劉煒將被壓抑的現實掀出至檯面上，這些都與他親身的體驗緊密相關，以這姿態擁抱他對理想主義淪喪的信念。